Thank You Note Template

First things first, to write the perfect thank you note you need the right materials. Stylish stationery is a must-have – it doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive (and of course I’d love it if you have a stash of effie’s paper for just such an occasion) – but your stationery should be nice enough for your recipient to remember it.

When sending your thank you notes, don’t delay! Kate Spade says you should send them within 3 days. Well, chica if you can make that happen, by all means please do. But, given that we all lead busy lives, I think if you can get that puppy in the mail within a couple of weeks of the event/receiving the gift/etc. you are good to go. Honestly, if you wait any longer, you may forget altogether. BUT, however “late” your thank you note may be SEND IT. Yes, you heard me, SEND IT. No one remembers how “late” a thank you note was, but people do remember not receiving a thank you note.

Here’s my fool-proof template to pen the perfect thank you note for just about any occasion.

SALUTATION: “Hello”, “Dear,” “Greetings,” “How are you?,” “Hi,” “Good Morning,” or however you please and jump right in.

FIRST PARAGRAPH:  Thank them specifically for the gift and tell them why you are grateful/why you love the gift

SECOND PARAGRAPH/SECOND SENTENCE:  Your second paragraph, or in some cases your second sentence, should mention your relationship with the recipient and if appropriate make mention of when you will see them again.

CLOSING:  When ending your thank you note, thank the recipient again and use a proper valediction or farewell.

VALEDICTION: Don’t forget to use a proper send off like “thanks again,” “love,” “fondly,” “yours truly,” “warmest regards,” “all my best,” “respectfully,” “many thanks,” “love,” “sincerely,” or “see you soon”.

An last but not least my dear, the easiest part: put your thank you note in an envelope, include your return address if not using a pre-printed envelope, put a stamp on it, seal it and drop it in the mail!